The Best Hotels Closest to The Cotton Exchange in Wilmington for 2026

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A modern two-story building with a white facade and black trim. There is a small garden with red and white flowers in front of the building.

A restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and bar stools.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and bar stools.

A two-story building with a white facade and black trim. It has a storefront with a sign reading "FOOD & SPIRIT" and a plaque indicating "77° 56' 49" W". There are two potted plants in front of the entrance.

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, 0.6 km from The Cotton Exchange

Christopher

￥23,042

￥26,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of a balcony.

A room with a large window, a door leading to another room, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by various types of vegetation.

2. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District, 0.8 km from The Cotton Exchange

Amy

￥31,396

￥38,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

A restaurant with large windows offering views of a body of water and trees. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a large chandelier.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from The Cotton Exchange

Mallory

￥23,806

￥26,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A living room with a brown sofa, patterned armchair, and a wooden staircase.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a glass table, and a large window overlooking a brick building.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Christina

￥16,843

￥19,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a docked ship.

A spacious banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring exposed brick walls and large windows.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a staircase leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a cityscape, and a colorful striped rug.

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from The Cotton Exchange

Sally

￥23,372

￥26,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a painting on the wall.

6. The Hive

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Jennifer

￥32,191

￥53,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, large windows, and metal tables and chairs.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a large window. There are red ottomans and a blue sofa in the seating area.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

(Michael) Alex

￥21,287

￥24,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and a round table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large meeting table, blue chairs, a decorative tree, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A lounge area with wicker chairs and red cushions, a central fire pit, and a view of a fire through large windows.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Gabriel Armando

￥21,413

￥24,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.

A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a reflection in the water.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Jessica

￥22,043

￥24,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A balcony with metal chairs, a view of a river, and a distant ship.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant ship.

10. Water Street Retreats

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from The Cotton Exchange

David

￥26,406

￥39,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with red chairs.

A brick building with a green awning, a tree-lined sidewalk, and parked cars.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a wall-mounted shelf with dishes.

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

Brooklyn Arts District, 0.6 km from The Cotton Exchange

￥25,192

￥49,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A pier extending into the water at sunset with a cloudy sky.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 7.8 km from The Cotton Exchange

Delmy

￥18,230

￥20,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A multi-story building with a central entrance, surrounded by a grassy area and small bushes.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a beach with a path and dunes.

13. Surf Suites

14.1 km from The Cotton Exchange

charles

￥24,747

￥31,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Palomas', and a 'LELA' sign.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

14. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

6 km from The Cotton Exchange

DONALD

￥17,508

￥19,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A parking area with electric vehicle charging stations, a building with large windows, and a clear sky.

A gym with exercise equipment, treadmills, and a mirrored wall.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring a table and benches, a large window, and a door leading to a fitness area.

A hotel named 'STUDIORES' with a modern building, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Jennifer

￥12,926

￥14,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and a refrigerated display.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two tables, and ottomans.

16. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.3 km from The Cotton Exchange

James

￥17,507

￥19,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern office space with a large window, green and yellow chairs, a wooden table, and a yellow cabinet.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, multiple tables, and comfortable seating.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with chairs.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

7.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Amy

￥15,124

￥17,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A modern bar area with a stone countertop, wooden chairs, pendant lighting, and a television.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a flagpole.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with a glass enclosure, and overhead pendant lighting.

18. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Mayfaire, 10.8 km from The Cotton Exchange

Diego

￥16,444

￥18,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a reception area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

19. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

New Market Center, 7.7 km from The Cotton Exchange

Lia Kristina

￥15,101

￥17,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A rooftop lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool table, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and a central round table.

20. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

6 km from The Cotton Exchange

HERBERT

￥15,619

￥17,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	9.6 Exceptional 949 reviews	View
Dreamers BNB	9.6 Exceptional 399 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,114 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	9.0 Wonderful 640 reviews	View

Top The Cotton Exchange Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and comfortable. Location was awesome"

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!!"

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A coworker stayed while at a training session and he was cared for well!"

Dreamers BNB

10/10 Excellent

"Very accommodating host, and the location is perfect. The BNB is beautiful."

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Battleship Sunset on Water Street! River View! Free parking!!

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a solo traveler. Golden hour and sunsets were world class! So spectacular looking across the river with the battleship framing a truly awesome view! Clean, stylish and appointed with everything you might need to compliment your stay. Curt the host was so nice and quick to respond. Heart of town adjacent to wonderful coffee shops and restaurants.Overall a 10 out of 10 experience!"

Catalina Crib~ Experience Downtown Wilmington Nightlife, Walk to Concerts

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place in the perfect location. The host was very responsive!"

Heart of Downtown Wilmington ILM - Sleeps 12! Sauna, walking distance to a lot.

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot - doesn't get better than this as far as location. Clean, convenient, spacious and a host that communicates and provided a great experience!"

Along Wilmington Riverwalk + On-site Dining & Pool

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and location was incredible. The riverfront is right there with boardwalk views of the battleship. No coffee or mini fridge but we didn't really need it for a short trip."

Other attractions near The Cotton Exchange

A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.

Riverwalk

9.2/10 (225 reviews)

After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.

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A historic train station with a large steam locomotive, a brick building labeled "Atlantic Coast Line Rail Road," and a covered waiting area.

Wilmington Railroad Museum

9.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Wilmington Railroad Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.

Wilmington Convention Center

8.4/10 (425 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A large white building with columns and arched windows.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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The Eagle's Dare

After visiting The Eagle's Dare, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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City Stage Theatre

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at City Stage Theatre, a storied theater in Wilmington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

5.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College during your trip to Wilmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Cotton Exchange?

The Cotton Exchange is located in a family-friendly area of Wilmington known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 443 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Cotton Exchange?

Adjacent to The Cotton Exchange, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.

How many hotels are there near The Cotton Exchange?

Expedia has 443 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Cotton Exchange.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Cotton Exchange, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near The Cotton Exchange.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Cotton Exchange?

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What can I see and do near The Cotton Exchange?

Study the collections at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Battleship North Carolina, or Wilmington Railroad Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Bellamy Mansion Museum, and Legion Stadium to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Live Oak Bank Pavilion, and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for The Cotton Exchange hotels

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

2. Dreamers BNB

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

6. The Hive

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

13. Surf Suites

14. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

15. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

16. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

18. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

19. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

20. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

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Top The Cotton Exchange Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Dreamers BNB

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Battleship Sunset on Water Street! River View! Free parking!!

Catalina Crib~ Experience Downtown Wilmington Nightlife, Walk to Concerts

Heart of Downtown Wilmington ILM - Sleeps 12! Sauna, walking distance to a lot.

Along Wilmington Riverwalk + On-site Dining & Pool

Other attractions near The Cotton Exchange

Riverwalk

Wilmington Railroad Museum

Wilmington Convention Center

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

The Eagle's Dare

City Stage Theatre

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

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